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These 3 MA Lakes Have Been Deemed Safe For Swimmers
There is plenty of summer left in our tri-state region as we recently experienced a round of Florida-like weather here in our backyard. Now we can actually breathe a little better as the humidity has tapered off (for now) but there are people who thrive on cooling off during these warm weather months.
UMass Memorial doctor honored after performing CPR on ailing umpire at youth game in Oxford
OXFORD ― A local doctor sprang into action and saved the life of a baseball umpire during a Little League game last week. Philip Davis, a league official, was at the game July 11 in Oxford when umpire Korey Pontbriand was hit by a pitch and later collapsed. Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, who was...
Surgeon saves umpire's life at her son's Little League game
OXFORD - A cancer surgeon is being praised for her heroics outside the operating room. On July 11, Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.The oncologist at UMass Memorial Health received a life-saving merit award from the Oxford Board of Selectmen on Tuesday for her actions at the 10U Jimmy Fund tournament game in Oxford.The home plate umpire was hit in the neck by a foul ball. At first he stayed in the game, but Little League organizers say LaFemina "observed some concerning behavior and symptoms" and convinced him to...
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: Pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users to rent swimming...
Worcester County rower Aisyah Rafaee to compete in Paris Olympics
WORCESTER, Mass. — Rowing through Worcester County and Greater Boston, Holden resident Aisyah Rafaee has spent the last few years training for the Paris Olympics. Holden resident Aisyah Rafaee will be competing in the Womens' Single Scull for Singapore in the Paris Olympics this summer. Born and raised in...
Check out Wednesday's local summer sports schedule
Ronnie's at Auburn, 6 p.m. (Krock) Shrewsbury at Lunenburg, 6 p.m. (Marshall) Oxford at Blackstone Valley, 7 p.m. (Renaud, Woonsocket) Vermont at Bravehearts, 6:30 p.m. (Fitton) American Legion. Zone 4 playoffs. First round. Shrewsbury at North County, 5:30 p.m. (Winchendon School) Framingham at Hudson, 7 p.m. (High School) Little League.
WooSox Alvarez made Olympic history
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Every two years when the Olympics roll around, no matter if it's the summer or winter games, Worcester Red Sox infielder Eddy Alvarez gets chills, because he knows how hard every athlete has worked and all their sacrifice. He also knows how proud you feel and what...
'Beyond excited': Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik ready for Olympics
WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik is preparing for the 2024 Olympic games. Nedoroscik will compete in the pommel horse for team USA in gymnastics. Nedoroscik has worked his entire life to realize this dream, and he's pumped to compete and represent the USA. "I mean, I am...
'People want to come and play for the Worcester Bravehearts': Plenty of future stars find success with local team
WORCESTER —– The Worcester Bravehearts have been perennial playoff participants since they made their diamond debut in 2014. The Futures League summer baseball entry qualified for postseason play in nine of its first 10 seasons and is once again in contention for a playoff berth this summer. Chalk it up to a roster...
FAN VOTE: SouthCoast High School Female Athlete of the 2023-24 School Year
Looking back on the 2023-24 school year, there were some memorable performances for high school sports on the SouthCoast for female athletes. We’re working on a project that you, our readers, can help with. ...
MMA announces new name, location, dates for conference
Big changes are in store for the MMA’s conference in January, as the event moves to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and expands into a third afternoon. To coincide with these changes, the event — which has been known for 45 years as the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show — also has a new name: Connect 351.
'STEM was always my passion.' Pats player inspires students at Milford's Waters Corp.
MILFORD — Exposure breeds expansion. That's what Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones told a group of students Tuesday at Waters Corp. Jones stopped by the laboratory equipment provider's Maple Street corporate headquarters to meet with students attending the Waters Student Academy. While there, he spoke about the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
Thursday's local roundup, results: Auburn Senior LL holds on in regional opener
Baseball Little League Senior League East Regional Auburn 11, New Jersey 10: Jayden Ortiz (3 for 4, double) hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Dylan Diosomito knocked a...
Bravehearts Pincince has family connection to Fitton Field
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Bravehearts outfielder Owen Pincince loves playing at Fitton Field, the baseball field on the campus of Holy Cross. Just beyond the right center field fence is the football Fitton Field, and the Pincince family knows that well too. Owen's dad Chris, who is the winningest...
The 16 members of the Daily News Girls Tennis All-Star team for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put up otherworldly numbers this spring while...
13 Harvard Students and Alumni Set to Compete for Team USA in the Paris Olympics
Harvard is the sixth most represented college on the U.S. Olympic team this year, sending more athletes to the Games than any other Ivy League school. By Kathryn S. Kuhar. Thirteen Harvard students and alumni will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics beginning next week, the most athletes Harvard has sent to the Summer Olympics since 1992.
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